
The Brilliant Disaster
JFK, Castro, and America's Doomed Invasion of Cuba
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Bob Walter
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Jim Rasenberger
A remarkably gripping account of America's Bay of Pigs crisis, drawing on long-hidden CIA documents and delivering, as never before, the vivid truth - and consequences - of five pivotal days in April 1961.
The U.S.-backed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 remains one of the most ill-fated blunders in American history, with echoes of the event reverberating even today. Despite the Kennedy administration’s initial public insistence that the United States had nothing to do with the invasion, it soon became clear that the complex operation had been planned and approved by the best and brightest minds at the highest reaches of Washington, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff and President John F. Kennedy himself.
The Cuban-born invaders were trained by CIA officers, supplied with American matériel, and shadowed by the U.S. Navy. Landing by sea with fighter-plane support, they hoped to establish a military beachhead and spark a counterrevolution against Fidel Castro’s regime. The gambit was a stupendous failure, resulting in the death or imprisonment of more than a thousand men.
Now, journalist Jim Rasenberger takes a closer look at this darkly fascinating incident in American history. At the heart of the crisis stood President Kennedy, and Rasenberger traces what Kennedy knew, thought, and said as events unfolded. He examines whether Kennedy was manipulated by the CIA into approving a plan that would ultimately involve the American military. He also draws compelling portraits of the other figures who played key roles in the drama, including Fidel Castro.
Written with elegant clarity and narrative verve, The Brilliant Disaster is the most complete account of this event to date, providing not only a fast-paced chronicle of the disaster but an analysis of how it occurred—a question as relevant today as then—and how it profoundly altered the course of modern American history.
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Would you listen to The Brilliant Disaster again? Why?
Not only do I love history, but the Narrator (Bob Walter) is fantastic! He has an amazing voice that I could listen to anytime. I am always leary about listening to books because some Narrator's voices are grating. Bob Walter's voice is a pleasure to listen to and I would buy/rent any book narrated by him.What does Bob Walter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He is an absolutely fantastic narrator! Wonderful to listen to anytime. He has a tremendous voice and does a great job of keeping the listener engaged.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The description of Castro during his visit to New York City really brought a different aspect of his character to life. History classes tend to depict him ranting and drain the life out of the character.Narrator is fantastic!
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In terms of the invasion itself, I wish it was more in depth on the battles, heroism, and bravery of the poor souls who were part of the brigade.
This definitely paints a picture as to why the 60’s and 70’s played out the way they did and how history could have taken a different turn with if different decisions were made. Overall, a great book. Only knock is that I wish it went into more detail about the actual battle itself, however, it does talk about the battle a fair bit.
This gives a lot of first hand accounts from the CIA, President, and every other top US official at the time that was apart of the invasion.
Great Insight on US Leaders Inner Circle
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It is not a tale of benevolence in action nor naked aggression. Just men trying to do the best for their countries.
Highly recommended
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The Brilliant Disaster
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exellent
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Excellent history and narration
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Dismissing cavalierly, Dulles, Ike, build -up factors..., this author raises questions intentionally. JFK's multiple "requests" to avoid US Military came from where? someone will "Malcolm Gladwell" this.
I enjoyed this book of high quality.
I loved this book
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US vs Cuba - the true story
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Excellent history
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BETRAYAL & ARROGANCE
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